Facts of the Case A U.S.-based pharmaceutical company recently discovered a traditional herbal formulation used for generations in Telangana to treat chronic joint pain. The […]
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9. A Historical monument’s architecture was copied by a person to construct his house. Discuss whether any intellectual property is violated thereby.
1. Facts of the Case In 2023, a businessman named Raj Malhotra constructed a lavish house in Jaipur. What made his home unique was not […]
6.Can traditional knowledge be protected under the Indian IPR laws? Explore.
Facts of the Case For generations, tribal communities in India have used turmeric as a natural remedy to heal wounds. This knowledge, passed orally and […]
18. A Hyderabadi real estate company applied to the trademarks registry for registration of ” Reliance Real Estate” as a trademark for its new construction venture.Can it succeed? Discuss.
Facts of the Case A real estate company based in Hyderabad recently filed an application with the Trademarks Registry seeking to register “Reliance Real Estate” […]
8. A religious symbol was used by a shoe manufacturer on the shoes. Can it be registered as an Industrial design ?
Facts of the Case A footwear manufacturing company designed a new collection of shoes featuring a prominent religious symbol embossed on the outer side of […]
7. “A passes off his goods as if they are manufactured by B, a reputed company in the same field. What is this phenomenon called and what are the remedies there for?
1. Facts of the Case Company B is a long-established and reputed business in the field of electronics manufacturing. Over the years, it has built […]
19. A patentee made further improvements to one of the patented products. How can he protect such improvements?
Facts of the Case A patentee, Mr. Rajeev Kumar, was the rightful holder of a patent for an innovative water purification system. The patent had […]
A wants to get a statutory licence in respect of a musical work. How can he get it?
Facts of the Case ‘A’ is a content creator and entrepreneur who runs a digital streaming platform focused on Indian classical and contemporary music. In […]
4. A pharmacist invented a medicine for cold and cough in 1999 and got it patented in 2002. In 2008 he made a remarkable improvement in that medicine to treat not only cold and cough but also fever. How can he protect such improvement? Advice.
1. Facts of the Case In 1999, a skilled pharmacist created a novel medicinal formulation to treat cold and cough. He diligently documented his process, […]
Benz is the trademark used by a well known carmaker. A garment manufacturers in India used the same trademark for one of the undergarments. Can the car maker sue the Indian garment manufacturer? If so on what grounds?
Facts of the Case Mercedes-Benz, one of the world’s most iconic luxury car manufacturers, has long used the trademark “Benz” as part of its brand […]